Rx Kids, a program providing $7,500 to expectant mothers and families with babies, began in Flint. Now it’s in Kalamazoo.
Detroit
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Kamala Harris in Michigan: ‘When unions are strong, America is strong’
Vice President Kamala Harris promised to strengthen protections for unions in a Labor Day address that praised labor for working to ‘demand fair pay, better benefits and safe working conditions.’
Posted inBusiness Watch
Once an LGBTQ hub, Detroit considers options for new gay business district
Detroit’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce is seeking input on where a potential gay business district should be located and what should be included.
Posted inMichigan Government
Donald Trump in Michigan: ‘You have to fire people when they do a bad job’
Speaking to a National Guard conference in Detroit, Trump lambasted Harris and Biden on anniversary of chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal.
Posted inMichigan Government
Pro-Israel AIPAC offshoot spent $2.3M to help Shri Thanedar in Michigan primary
AIPAC spending helped U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar of Detroit survive a contested primary, all but ensuring his reelection to a second term.
Posted inMichigan Government
Rashida Tlaib faces James Hooper in Michigan 12th Congressional District election
Tlaib, a Detroit Democrat, is defending her seat in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District.
Posted inMichigan Government
Shri Thanedar faces Martell Bivings in Michigan 13th Congressional District election
Thanedar, the first-term representative and millionaire entrepreneur, won a contested primary to face Martell Bivings in the general election for the heavily Democratic district.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Michigan gets grant toward preserving history of Green Books
The funds will be used hire a consultant to survey locations included in the Negro Motorist Green Book, which listed safe spots for Blacks.
Posted inMichigan Government
As Biden reassures Democrats, cracks emerge in Michigan’s united front
As he returns to Detroit, Joe Biden vows to remain in the presidential race. Some Michigan Democrats are still concerned.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
In urban 'heat islands' like Detroit, staying cool means getting creative
Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, Milwaukee, Windsor and Toronto, though close to the Great Lakes, are all urban ‘heat islands.’ Experts say these cities have unique opportunities to create more green spaces to cool things down.